Sport Horner: Ricciardo might 'regret' Renault move

09:26 09 august 2018

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Ricciardo explains Renault switch

Daniel Ricciardo says he is quitting Red Bull at the end of the year because he needs a "fresh start somewhere else".In a shock move that wrongfooted the F1 paddock as well as Red Bull, Ricciardo has signed a two-year deal with Renault for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner has spoken in-depth for the first time about Daniel Ricciardo’s shock defection to Renault, revealing that he thought the Australian was joking when he broke the news, and describing the move as “an enormous risk.”

Ricciardo stunned the Formula One world last week when he announced he was leaving Red Bull after five seasons and seven race wins, to join Renault in 2019. The French manufacturer is yet to even record a podium finish since returning to F1 as a constructor three seasons ago.

Speaking to the F1 “Beyond the Grid” podcast, Horner said his initial reaction was disbelief.

Ricciardo opens up about Red Bull exit

Daniel Ricciardo says leaving Red Bull was "by far the toughest decision” he’s made during his career in a video posted to social media. The Australian F1 star’s decision to join Renault at the end of the season had reportedly been in the works since the middle of last year, stunning fans and media.“The news is out, it’s real,” Ricciardo said via Twitter.“By far the toughest decision I’ve made in my racing career — but 29 years living on this Earth, it was actually one of the toughest life decisions I’ve made.“Sad to move on, absolutely.

But former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has come out saying Ricciardo might find himself in an unfortunate situation if Red Bull boss Christian Horner has come out saying that he is waiting to see what both manufacturers bring in Renault "Will Make Red Bull Regret Switch” - Not a Works Team - Newey

Ricciardo moved to the British Formula 3 Championship for the 2009 season driving for Carlin Motorsport.[29] He also made his debut in the 3.5-litre World Series by Renault championship

“I thought he was winding me up to be honest with you,” said Horner.

“He rang me to say I’m going to Renault. I said ‘You what? Is this a wind-up for the summer holidays?’ But it then became very clear that was his choice and you have to respect that. Renault are a growing team, they’re committing resources there.

“I think Daniel decided after a long flight to America, he decided he wanted a change. You look at the rational reasons for that, it’s difficult to understand, but Daniel obviously had his reasons.

With Max Verstappen regarded as a favourite son at Red Bull, many Formula One insiders believe Ricciardo would have struggled to win a world championship had he stayed alongside the Dutchman at Red Bull.

Daniel Ricciardo's shock decision to leave Red Bull to join Renault has provoked plenty of mixed reaction from around the Formula One paddock.&nbsp;Ricciardo announced last night that he was moving from Red Bull after previously stating he would remain with the team beyond next season.

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While Horner confirms Ricciardo and Verstappen were on equal terms, he believes Ricciardo could see Verstappen’s confidence increasing.

“I think it comes back to wanting to take on, in his words, a new challenge but I also feel he sees Max growing and growing in terms of speed and strength and he doesn’t want to play a support role I guess, for want of a better word, not that they are treated in any way differently.

“They would have equal status, as they have always had. I could understand if it was to Ferrari or Mercedes, but it’s an enormous risk at this stage of his career.

Horner says Red Bull couldn’t have done any more to keep the Australian.

“It’s been a bit like trying to convince a girl to go out with you, but she’s being pretty reticent. We have bent over backwards to make it happen, but if someone’s heart isn’t really in it, then…

“We gave Daniel everything he wanted and asked for and it still wasn’t enough. We were even prepared to do a one-year agreement so he was available to Ferrari or Mercedes should they come knocking in 12 months’ time.

“It wasn’t about money or status, commitment or duration. I think he felt 'I need to take something else on in this stage of my career'. It might be an inspired choice, it might one that he regrets.”

Ricciardo facing long end to F1 season .
Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo and his Red Bull team's problems with their Renault engines could spell a long end to the season.Red Bull currently sits in third position on the F1 constructors’ table with three wins and six podium finishes but still trail Mercedes and Ferrari by over 100 points. Both Ricciardo and Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen have had well-documented problems with their cars in various races this year.

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